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South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned recent violent protests and criminal acts targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, warning that no individual or group has the right to take the law into their own hands.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the American military to prepare for possible action in Nigeria, accusing the West African nation’s government of failing to protect its Christian population from Islamist militant attacks. The move has triggered alarm across Nigeria and renewed global debate over religious violence and foreign intervention.

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The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for an end to xenophobic attacks and intimidation of foreign nationals in South Africa 

Recent anti-immigrant protests led by groups including the March and March Movement turned violent.

In a statement released on Monday by his Spokesperson, the UN chief expressed "deep concern" over reports of criminal acts and the incitement of violence against migrants, specifically citing recent incidents in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape Province.

He reminded the international community that South Africa’s struggle against apartheid was built on a foundation of global and African solidarity.

“Violence, vigilantism, and all forms of incitement to hatred have no place in an inclusive, democratic society,” he said.

He adds that violence, vigilantism, and all forms of incitement to hatred have no place in an inclusive, democratic society governed by the rule of law and respect for human rights.

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Julius Malema, the 45-year-old leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegal gun possession and firing a weapon in public. Magistrate Twanet Olivier delivered the verdict on Tuesday but granted Malema permission to appeal, meaning he will not be taken into custody immediately. The MP and prominent opposition figure remained stoic in court as the sentence, which threatens his political future, was read aloud.

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Ibrahim Traoré, the military ruler of Burkina Faso, has sparked intense debate after declaring that democracy is not suitable for his country and should be abandoned. Speaking in an interview aired on state television, Capt Traoré argued that democracy brings harm rather than progress, stating bluntly that it “kills” and should be forgotten by the people.

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The University of Nairobi (UoN) marked a historic milestone on Friday, 19^th September 2025, as it conferred 3,836 degrees and diplomas during its 73^rd Graduation Ceremony at the Chancellor’s Court. Themed “Empowering Futures for an Innovative and Technologically Driven World,” the event was a celebration of resilience, excellence, and the transformative power of education.